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Get ready to clench those cheeks pal

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I can understand that the small sample size is making Gimenez look like something he's not - I agree, he's not going to be a 160lb version of Barry Bonds over the full season. But to say that Gim

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I don't think fans care how good his defense is. They want offense.

 

Fans say lots of things, but elite defense is really easy to sell. Look how much of a fan favourite Kiermaier was in his one season, how much Varsho endeared everyone with his constant elite play in the outfield. Not to mention the collection of scrappy scrubs with good defense like Ryan Goins, John McDonald, Darwin Barney, etc. I'm sure Gimenez will draw lots of "Alomar used to make those kinds of plays" comments from Buck and the fans will forget if he's hitting at or below league average. He'll be well liked, as they say: defense never slumps.

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Fans say lots of things, but elite defense is really easy to sell. Look how much of a fan favourite Kiermaier was in his one season, how much Varsho endeared everyone with his constant elite play in the outfield. Not to mention the collection of scrappy scrubs with good defense like Ryan Goins, John McDonald, Darwin Barney, etc. I'm sure Gimenez will draw lots of "Alomar used to make those kinds of plays" comments from Buck and the fans will forget if he's hitting at or below league average. He'll be well liked, as they say: defense never slumps.

 

If he steals 40 bags he will be beloved.

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Fans say lots of things, but elite defense is really easy to sell. Look how much of a fan favourite Kiermaier was in his one season, how much Varsho endeared everyone with his constant elite play in the outfield. Not to mention the collection of scrappy scrubs with good defense like Ryan Goins, John McDonald, Darwin Barney, etc. I'm sure Gimenez will draw lots of "Alomar used to make those kinds of plays" comments from Buck and the fans will forget if he's hitting at or below league average. He'll be well liked, as they say: defense never slumps.

 

He really does remind of Alomar defensively. Hah!

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Kim for 3B and slide Bo to 2B is an ideal defensive alignment

 

Kim can also play OF if one of the unproven MIF guys breaks out

 

But that’s not happening

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Kim for 3B and slide Bo to 2B is an ideal defensive alignment

 

Kim can also play OF if one of the unproven MIF guys breaks out

 

That depends on how Kim's shoulder bounces back from surgery. As far as I can tell Kim has only played the infield in his professional career, so he'd need to learn a completely new position on the fly.

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That depends on how Kim's shoulder bounces back from surgery. As far as I can tell Kim has only played the infield in his professional career, so he'd need to learn a completely new position on the fly.

 

Not to mention that Kim and Clement are practically the same player with minor differences. We already have his virtual equivalent on the roster for league min

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Not to mention that Kim and Clement are practically the same player with minor differences. We already have his virtual equivalent on the roster for league min

 

And more handsome.

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Not to mention that Kim and Clement are practically the same player with minor differences. We already have his virtual equivalent on the roster for league min

 

Can Clement steal 40 bases? Just asking.

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The Cleveland red was holding him back. 6 WAR season incoming.

 

I'll tattoo a likeness of Ross Atkins on my ass cheek if Giminez puts up a 6 WAR season. I'm thinking 2.5 to 3.5 FWAR.

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Not to mention that Kim and Clement are practically the same player with minor differences. We already have his virtual equivalent on the roster for league min

 

Nah

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I'll tattoo a likeness of Ross Atkins on my ass cheek if Giminez puts up a 6 WAR season. I'm thinking 2.5 to 3.5 FWAR.

 

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I'll tattoo a likeness of Ross Atkins on my ass cheek if Giminez puts up a 6 WAR season. I'm thinking 2.5 to 3.5 FWAR.

 

Gimenez put up a 6 WAR season already. Are you getting a headshot or full body portrait of Ross?

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Gimenez put up a 6 WAR season already. Are you getting a headshot or full body portrait of Ross?

 

Full naked body.

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Gimenez put up a 6 WAR season already. Are you getting a headshot or full body portrait of Ross?

 

His wOBA that year was .364. Hix xWOBA that year was .326. His xWOBA his other 4 seasons was .303, .268, .297 and .296. It's highly likely I'm not getting **** anything tattooed on my ass because there's almost no chance of him being a 6 WAR player. Keep dreaming though.

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His wOBA that year was .364. Hix xWOBA that year was .326. His xWOBA his other 4 seasons was .303, .268, .297 and .296. It's highly likely I'm not getting **** anything tattooed on my ass because there's almost no chance of him being a 6 WAR player. Keep dreaming though.

 

Yeah yeah - we all know he ****ing sucks. Everyone is stoked he's here.

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Yeah yeah - we all know he ****ing sucks. Everyone is stoked he's here.

 

He's fine for what he is. He brings defense and speed on the base paths. That's just not what this team needs unless our budget is 50 or 60 mil higher than I think it is. I guess we will find out

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He's fine for what he is. He brings defense and speed on the base paths. That's just not what this team needs unless our budget is 50 or 60 mil higher than I think it is. I guess we will find out

 

Exactly, now breathe... :)

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